Compatibility brief
Can Chili Rasbora live with Cockatoo / crested Apistogramma?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Chili Rasbora + Cockatoo / crested Apistogramma: Temperament difference. Cockatoo / crested Apistogramma is semi-aggressive, while Chili Rasbora is peaceful. This can work with adequate space and hiding spots, but monitor for bullying. Outcomes still depend on your tank shape, maintenance routine, and individual fish.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: medium
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
100L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 100L (larger active fish often want more length).
Cockatoo / crested Apistogramma (7cm adult) may treat small Chili Rasbora (~2cm) as food once grown — plan adult sizes, not shop sizes.
Temperament gap (peaceful vs semi-aggressive) — can work with space, structure, and careful observation, but not a “drop and forget” mix.
Assessment details
Temperament difference
Top issueCockatoo / crested Apistogramma is semi-aggressive, while Chili Rasbora is peaceful. This can work with adequate space and hiding spots, but monitor for bullying.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Cockatoo / crested Apistogramma is semi-aggressive, while…”
Temperament difference
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Chili Rasbora can escape if harassed.
- •Chili Rasbora should be kept in a group of at least 8 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Chili Rasbora can escape if harassed.
- →Chili Rasbora should be kept in a group of at least 8 for best health and behaviour.
- Seriously Fish. Boraras brigittae
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Boraras brigittae
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Boraras brigittae
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Seriously Fish. Apistogramma cacatuoides
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Apistogramma cacatuoides
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Apistogramma cacatuoides
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
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Build the full stocking list with Chili Rasbora + Cockatoo / crested Apistogramma
Plan further
Try both species in the full-stock tank check, or open either fish profile for mates lists. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: high. Based on multiple reputable aquarium care sources with strong agreement.